Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'7" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Ermina enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the east to a Scribe, Ermina learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has achieved small success as a Scribe.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Scribe responsibilities is difficult; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is black and curly. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born to a Performer, his father struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Ernest and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver pearl (140 gp).

Description: A 5'10" northern woman, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Hedonist, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her yellow robe. Her red hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Cecily embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the west. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Just what you see.